Industry News
Olympus opens new calibration centre in Perth
Olympus has opened a new, purpose-built calibration centre in Perth to meet increasing demand from industrial customers for local service and support. [ + ]
A peek at perfection
Porsche has used ABB robots to showcase its newest 911 model to fans around the world at an exclusive preview. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation releases Safety Maturity Index tool for machine builders
Online assessment tool can help machine builders optimise and differentiate machine designs. [ + ]
Honeywell to acquire industrial cybersecurity software company Nextnine
The deal broadens industrial cybersecurity offerings to meet increasing threat to industrial facilities and critical infrastructure. [ + ]
Phoenix Contact acquires Swiss company NSE
Phoenix Contact has acquired Swiss company NSE, a developer and manufacturer of safety relays and control units for medium- and high-voltage applications. [ + ]
Australian FIRST: recognition for commitment to STEM outreach
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) team Thunder Down Under won the Chairman's Award at the world championship event. [ + ]
Brisbane universities to co-host Australasian fluid mechanics conference
The 22nd Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference is to be co-hosted by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and The University of Queensland (UQ). [ + ]
Bonfiglioli expands NZ facility
Bonfiglioli is expanding its New Zealand branch with a 25% larger warehouse, workshop and freight transitioning area as part of an overall plan to streamline logistics, optimise stock availability and better serve customer needs. [ + ]
Honeywell to open cybersecurity centre in Singapore
Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS), with the support of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), will establish a new industrial cybersecurity centre of excellence (COE) for Asia Pacific in Singapore. [ + ]
Australian exploration tool to enter global market
An Australian technology that provides new knowledge on orebodies and associated alteration rapidly and cost-effectively could soon benefit the global mining industry, due to a commercialisation deal that will open doors to international markets. [ + ]
Phoenix Contact takes over industrial communication technology specialist
Phoenix Contact has taken over the Taiwanese company Etherwan System Inc., a manufacturer of Ethernet communication technology for automation. [ + ]
Wenglor takes over 3D specialist ShapeDrive
Wenglor has recently bought all shares in ShapeDrive GmbH to expand its portfolio of 3D measuring technology, and to offer new solutions for automated manufacturing and quality assurance. [ + ]
Intergraph Process, Power & Marine rebranding to Hexagon PPM
Intergraph Process, Power & Marine has announced its new brand and a honed vision for enabling the smart digital industrial facility and extending its expertise into new markets like architecture, engineering and construction. [ + ]
Phoenix Contact takes over specialist in network control technology
Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co KG from Blomberg, Germany, has fully taken over Mauell Netzleittechnik GmbH. [ + ]
World's largest floating photovoltaic power plant test-bed
Experimental floating solar generation system may acheive 11% greater efficiency due to the cooling effect of water. [ + ]